Sync errors all the time when syncing the windows documents folder

fr500 · November 7, 2024, 1:44pm

Hi
This happens all the time for me in several computers:

It goes away after a while, the problem is it can’t index My Pictures, My Music, My Videos at some point, but those don’t really exist or are moved after boot, not really sure but it’s really annoying.

Also the fact that it shows as a warning despite being syncing normally is really annoying, it should clear that status on it’s own once syncing worked.

Wenjie_Hsieh · November 11, 2024, 4:21pm

I also have the same problem

Jonathan · November 12, 2024, 12:50am

Do you mean the files are actually all synced but the warning still persists?

Wenjie_Hsieh · November 12, 2024, 4:02am

Yes, you have to manually press Ignore sync errors every time.

Jonathan · November 15, 2024, 3:18am

We’ll improve it in the future. Such error should be auto removed after the file eventually make it to the server.

fr500 · January 28, 2025, 2:29pm

Those folders are special folders, and even though you cannot see them in windows explorer, if you were to try to create a folder with those names you get an error.

Regarless, Seafile should know about this and workaround this fact somehow.

TechnicallyReal · April 21, 2025, 1:47am

Same issue here. I can’t see these subfolders even when viewing hidden files. Must be a Windows thing - really wish Seafile would ignore those special subfolders or let me choose to ignore any arbitrary error going forward.

TechnicallyReal · April 23, 2025, 3:49am

I found a workaround which is to temporarily show hidden files and unhide protected operating system files. Then delete the problem shortcuts. These shortcuts exist for a reason, however, so only delete them if you know they won’t break something on your system. Their purpose is to retain compatibility with Windows XP era software which expected photos, music, etc, to reside within Documents.